What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I----
Hiring Department:
Educational Psychology----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2023----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General NotesThe College of Education, ranked among the top five public colleges of education in the country, promotes the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, and community focus. We view inclusiveness and excellence as being interconnected. Our college welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity and equity are critical to fostering excellence in all academic and administrative activities of the college.
The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. We offer robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning, professional conference opportunities, and expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets. Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card. Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
For more details, please see:
https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
PurposeThis position is funded by a 5-year NIH grant to study the effects of an asthma intervention program with Latinx families. TheResearch Associates will conduct assessments with research participants in English and Spanish and conduct recruitment of participants through primary care clinics throughout Austin, as well as provide support to the facilitators delivering the intervention. TheResearch Associates will be responsible for gathering data and preparing materials for publication. TheResearch Associates will also be involved in preparing data for analysis and conducting quantitative analyses, and completing other related research tasks as assigned. The current end date for this project is 04/30/2023. This position is part-time, and the scheduled weekly hours is 20 hours/week. The position will be renewed annually depending on continued grant funding and performance.
ResponsibilitiesConducting assessments and facilitating the intervention with families participating in the study.
Assisting with recruitment of families and working with clinics to identify eligible families.
Recruiting, delivering the intervention sessions, and collecting data.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis for data collection
Reliable transportation to travel in Austin and surrounding areas for data collection and project management
$25,000 (20 hours of work per week)
Working ConditionsOffice and data collection in the field
Data collection visits are often scheduled on evenings and weekends due to research participant scheduling needs
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Salary : $25,000 - $0
